American sprinting icon Noah Lyles never shies away from causing a stir within his fandom. From standing atop the podium at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest to clinching the victory on the tracks of Zurich, Lyles covered it all. Nevertheless, after his 200m win on Swiss tracks, the sprinter decided to end his 2023 sprinting spree. However, as he dropped yet another update, it seems like Lyles has changed his mind about ending the 2023 season.
Following his triumph in Zurich, the 26-year-old American sprinter stated that he would be ending his 2023 season. Noah Lyles noted that he is tired from back-to-back contests. Several fans and spectators were deflated by the news. However, his latest tweet has dropped like a bombshell on track and field enthusiasts.
Noah Lyles to defend his Zurich triumph
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After his latest 200m triumph in Zurich, Lyles told the media,??I?m not going to lie. I?m pretty tired. It was a short turnaround, after less than a week of running.??However, the ace sprinter seems to have changed his mind. His latest tweet said,??You know what? I might have another 100m in me for the year.??
The news came immediately after Sha’Carri Richardson’s rumored boyfriend, Christian Coleman’s historic 100m performance in Xiamen, where he tied his timeframe with Lyles’ 9,83 seconds 100m Budapest victory. The stellar performance has greatly increased the stakes for Lyles’ next contest, as he will face another strong compatriot.
You know what… I might have another 100m in me for the year 👀
— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) September 2, 2023
With the 100m WAC gold medal already in his pocket, Lyles will look forward to etching his name in history. The sprinter may return to Eugene, the ground where he has already won a World Championship medal. Everyone thought that Lyles would now move straight to Paris. However, this latest announcement induced thrill among his fandom, as they might witness Lyles once again in the field.
Asserting a staunch competition
Noah Lyles is known for being one of the most confident and outspoken athletes. Fans can easily vouch that Lyles is not one to get easily exhausted. However, after the 200m victory at the Diamond League, Noah Lyles said he had to take a much-needed break.
Triple World Champion Noah Lyles ends his season after Zurich. He won’t be defending his title in Diamond League Final in Eugene this month. pic.twitter.com/EMI0xZFncj
— Track Spice 🌶️ (@trackspice) September 2, 2023
However, with his latest update, it seems that Lyles might perform his magic once again on the tracks and will defend his title in Eugene.
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Noah Lyles has absolutely silenced all overseas competition from challenging his supremacy. Even sprinters from powerhouse Jamaica are nowhere close to the reigning world champion.
However, things are completely different on the home soil. Not too long ago, WAC silver medalist Erriyon Knighton was the only American slowly closing the gap with him. But, the home turf has now become crowded with the arrival of more sharp spearheads. The Xiamen 100m gold medalist Christian Coleman has also laid siege to Lyles? dominance.
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Though Lyles earlier mentioned that he will end his 2023 spree, his latest cryptic message asserts that he is all girded up to clinch another victory in his beloved arena
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